Complete On-Demand Trainings for Scarce Resource Allocation, Burn Surge by Aug. 31

The Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare is blanketing ad channels with Medicaid-impact messaging as the reconciliation debate continues. OHA is a member of the Coalition and shares the digital content on our channels. TV Advertising: The Coalition is running its latest ad, “Mom,” which highlights how 60% of seniors in long term care rely on Medicaid, as well as “30 Million,” focusing on Medicaid coverage of children. The ads are running on national cable, in Washington, D.C., and in West Palm Beach, Florida. These ads are part of the Coalition’s “Faces of Medicaid” campaign. Watch for a new ad soon highlighting the challenges…

Ohio health officials have declared the state’s measles outbreak over, with no new cases since April. However, whooping cough is surging, with over 500 cases reported in 2025 and one death. Ohio Department of Health director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, recently urged residents to stay up to date on vaccinations. He also warned of increasing risks from tick- and mosquito-borne illnesses like Lyme disease and West Nile virus as summer begins. Read more here.

For several years the Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, agency followed a policy under which it would not conduct enforcement actions near certain “sensitive areas” – such as hospitals, schools and churches, unless there were exigent circumstances. Given the current news of accelerated ICE enforcement, OHA is today republishing resources provided earlier this year. The Greater New York Hospital Association created a couple of guidance documents for hospitals to consider if ICE shows up to conduct enforcement activity: Q&A on immigration enforcement for hospitals Fact sheet to be used as guidance by hospital personnel who are designated to interact with ICE if an agent…

Wright State University and Indiana University East have partnered to streamline training for medical lab professionals. The new program lets students complete foundational science studies at IU East, then transfer to Wright State for clinical training and certification. Graduates earn dual credentials and are prepared for high-demand health care roles. With projected 7.1% local job growth by 2030, the initiative aims to strengthen the regional workforce and fill critical gaps in hospitals, labs and public health settings. Learn more here.